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South Wales stretches from the Brecon Beacons and the Wye Valley to the magnificent Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Add the award winning beaches of Swansea Bay and the Gower Peninsula, the gardens of Carmarthenshire, the heritage attractions of the South Wales Valleys, the Glamorgan Heritage Coast and the stylish Cardiff, Wales' vibrant capital city - and you have a region which is diverse, interesting and just waiting to be explored.
Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a city of contrasts. Innovative architecture sits alongside historic buildings; the bustle of the city centre is only a few strides from acres of peaceful parklands, and the Welsh culture of dragons and myth blends perfectly with a modern, technology-driven city. Cardiff is a destination that appeals to everyone.
Cardiff Bay has altered beyond recognition. From its past as the world's largest coal exporting port to a modern sport and leisure complex; it is also Europe's largest waterfront development and it has a wealth of leisure activities available both on and off the water. They can walk from their hotel to all the shops, cafes and restaurant along the waterfront, so lots to keep them busy.
At the heart of South Wales, Swansea Bay is many destinations rolled into one. Wales' 'city by the sea' Swansea, the picturesque resort of Mumbles, 'waterfall country' in the Vale of Neath and some of the UK's finest coastline on the Gower Peninsula. This offers a perfect touring base for the rest of South Wales.
The Valleys of South Wales are known the world over for their culture, heritage and warmth of welcome. The Valleys are also home to many other historic places including Caerphilly’s truly massive 13th century medieval castle.
While staying in South Wales, we would also urge you to take the short journey over the impressive Severn Bridge into England and discover some of the glorious countryside in the Cotswolds, taking in the historic towns of Oxford, Stratford on Avon and the Roman city of Bath, which would make a fitting finale to our Welsh extravaganza.
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Includes |
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- 7 days' hire of rental vehicle |
- 6 nights' accommodation sharing twin or double rooms |
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Not including |
- Entrance fees for sightseeing and guided tours |
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Itinerary |
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Day 1 |
arrival London, Birmingham or Cardiff airport. Transfer to Future Inn, Cardiff |
Day 2 |
explore St Fagans National History Museum & Caerphilly Castle |
Day 3 |
visit National Museum Cardiff & Dyffran Gardens |
Day 4 |
visit Brecon Beacons National Park & ride on Brecon Mountain Railway |
Day 5 |
visit National Botanic Gardens and explore Swansea Bay |
Day 6 |
visit Bath and the Cotswolds |
Day 7 |
check out of hotel. Return rental car to airport. Departure |
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Price per person from £540 |
Based on a group of two or four, sharing twin/double rooms |
Tours with driver/guide can be arranged on request |
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HOTEL |
Future Inn, Cardiff |
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Future Inn hotel, Cardiff Bay UK is located within Cardiff Bay near the City Centre, just a few steps from the vibrant dining and entertainment centre of Cardiff Bay's waterfront Mermaid Quay. The Wales Millenium Centre, the Welsh National Assembly, Cardiff County Hall, Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium and the main business community are all within a mile of the hotel. The restaurant uses the finest locally sourced ingredients presented in an informal relaxed manner, offering fresh food all day everyday in an inviting, fresh, contemporary environment. Every room at a Future Inn is finished to the same high standards and include two Queen size double beds in each twin room, plus they come with individual airconditioning, full size work station with internet access, comp tea & coffee making.
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SIGHTSEEING |
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St Fagans National History Museum |
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St Fagans opened on 1 July 1948. Today, it is one of Europe's foremost open–air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction. It stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle, a late 16th-century manor house donated to the people of Wales by the Earl of Plymouth.
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Proudly standing on a 30-acre site, Caerphilly Castle is one of the largest fortresses in Europe. Boasting a tower which 'out leans' that of Pisa, the castle also receives visits from the infamous ghost of the Green Lady.
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Cardiff Castle is located in the heart of the city and enjoys a history spanning nearly 2000 years. The highlight at the castle is a guided tour of the spectacular castle apartments.
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Welcome to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, the first national botanic garden to be created in the new millennium. This is already one of the most visited gardens in Wales and where they help to conserve some of the rarest plants in the world.
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Dyffryn Gardens, selected by the British Tourism Association as one of the best 100 Gardens in the UK, is not just one garden but a series of gardens consisting of a number of outdoor rooms. Each room is enclosed within clipped yew hedges and has its own distinct character.
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Dylan Thomas, the Big Bang, Van Gogh, Tyrannosaurus rex ... discover art, archaeology, natural history and geology. With a busy programme of exhibitions and events, there's something here for everyone.
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One of Wales most popular narrow gauge railways, providing an ideal perspective of the beautiful Brecon Beacons.
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Brecon Beacons National Park
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Brecon Beacons National Park is a landscape that offers a legacy of unparalleled proportions with spectacular mountain ranges, internationally renowned geology, bountiful wildlife and diverse recreational opportunities.
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Cardiff Bay has altered beyond recognition. From its past as the world's largest coal exporting port to a modern sport and leisure complex; it is also Europe's largest waterfront development and it has a wealth of leisure activities available both on and off the water.
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The Gower Peninsula is both beautiful and unspoilt, there are many historic features located over an area that measures just sixteen miles by seven miles wide. Notably, Gower was one of the first places designated 'An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' in 1949.
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Swansea - Wales' City by the Sea! Birthplace of Dylan Thomas, Swansea is Wales’ second largest city and situated within walking distance from the 5 mile sweep of Swansea Bay in South West Wales, that includes the beautiful Mumbles.
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